Clastoptera salicis
Doering, 1926
Clastoptera salicis is a in the , described by Doering in 1926. The species is documented from Kansas and Missouri in North America. As a member of the Clastoptera, it produces protective froth during its nymphal stage. The specific epithet 'salicis' suggests an association with willow (Salix), though this relationship requires confirmation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clastoptera salicis: //klæˈstɒptərə səˈlaɪsɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Kansas and Missouri, United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.
Host Associations
- Salix - likelySpecific epithet 'salicis' implies association with willow, but direct documentation is not confirmed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Clastoptera obtusus congeneric ; both have been documented as for the Clitemnestra bipunctata, suggesting potential overlap in and .
More Details
Prey Record Context
The congeneric Clastoptera obtusus has been documented as for the crabronid Clitemnestra bipunctata in excavated nests. While C. salicis itself is not directly recorded as prey, this indicates that Clastoptera species serve as for certain solitary wasps.
Taxonomic Note
The was described by Doering in 1926. The Clastoptera belongs to the , superfamily , within the .